Bruce Mirken

@BruceMirken@mas.to

Writer and media relations consultant for several organizations, but all ravings here are strictly mine. Known troublemaker, transplanted from California to Hilo, Hawaii. I often post pics of the cute #reptiles who hang out around my house. Escapee from #Xitter. Do NOT patronize Elon Musk's businesses.
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#ProtectTransKids
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#CovidIsNotOver
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“If you can’t go to the state capital to advocate for your rights because you can’t use the bathroom in there, how are you going to advocate for your rights? If you can’t get an accurate identification document, how are you going to vote?” Skinner-Thompson says. “These barriers are pushing #trans people from the public square. We need to stop thinking about these laws individually.
They are part of a system that treats trans people as second-class citizens and segregates them from public life.” progressive.org/magazine/fight

Progressive.orgFighting for CareBans on gender-affirming care leave transgender patients and health care providers with few options.

"And that is clearly what this is all about. It’s another attempt to kick as many people as possible off #Medicaid." Mike Ervin of @TheProgressive explains progressive.org/latest/a-cruel

Progressive.orgA Cruel Rule: Work or Lose BenefitsThe apparent goal is to keep as many people as possible from getting the help they need.